Lotus Esprit X180: Full review and History

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Full review, walk around and test drive of this amazing condition Irish 1988 Lotus Esprit X180.
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@markc2761 Жыл бұрын

Fabulous video of my favourite Esprit, naturally aspirated. Interesting and very informative, thank you from a new subscriber.

@christoffsgarage8873 Жыл бұрын

Well timed video to remind us what the Lotus Brand was all about. Which was carrying on Chapmans vision of unique Lightweight sports cars Unlike their new just released Eletre Electric SUV. Great Video very informative 👍

@zk9058 Жыл бұрын

This was featured in the Richard Grieco movie “if looks could kill” - i have been a huge fan ever since!

@markonmotoring Жыл бұрын

The PS car was just the refresh that was needed to cement the Esprits future and the smoother body styling and more upmarket interior really added a touch of class to the Esprit. Today I think it's the original GG cars that look the most striking as the pure 70's wedge. Whichever version though I expect they are a fantastic drive. I remember a test with the V8 in period against a Ferrari 355 found that the Lori's could actually out grip the Ferrari and of course had a lower purchase cost. The Esprit is a car that I've always aspired to.

@JohnsGarageIreland Жыл бұрын

It's a smashing car to drive, more so when you consider how much you'll pay for it compared to competitors. Not without its flaws but they're well documented at this stage so shouldn't be any surprises. You'll also have something more exclusive at car meets. The appeal is huge in my eyes.

@markonmotoring Жыл бұрын

@@JohnsGarageIreland I think the loris always attached a different sort of buyer too. Yes a Ferrari did appeal to professional drivers but also to those who simply had the financial means. Lotus on the other hand were probably bought by the type of person who really enjoyed driving and in some cases probably enjoy taking them to pieces to see how it all works.

@JohnsGarageIreland Жыл бұрын

@Mark On Motoring thats probably true actually, and I'd imagine they're good buys now as owners know what they're getting into and understand it has to be maintained. A purchase is a commitment not just for an image

@malcolmwarner2213 10 ай бұрын

My old car, I did the rebuild😊

@03422011 10 ай бұрын

It's currently for sale if you'd like it again!

@malcolmwarner2213 10 ай бұрын

Never go back they say😂. I enjoyed the build as much as driving it. Might be worth listing on the lotus forums. It originally belonged to Andy who runs the site and was his first esprit. They shouldn't bin the exhaust. It cost me a fortune. The 2nd hole in the rear valence was from the exhaust Andy retro fitted. Regards Malcolm

@Rupertddog Жыл бұрын

We are waiting with baited breath John! Tuesday today !

@03422011 Жыл бұрын

Sorry I've been ill and a few works bits going on.

@Rupertddog Жыл бұрын

@@03422011 get well soon

@JohnsGarageIreland Жыл бұрын

Thank you, all sick again today but I'll get this weeks episode out for Sunday

@enigmatwist6548 10 ай бұрын

210 bhp from a normally aspirated 2.2 engine is pretty good. Wonder if these same engine modifications could be applied to the 2.2 in the Lotus Excel, can’t imagine the engines being that different.

@malcolmwarner2213 10 ай бұрын

It is the same engine as in the excel se. I had a stage one engine from lotus bits and then added mapped ignition to it. Was only a tiny bit slower than a turbo by the time I sold it.

@gustavoflorio5383 9 ай бұрын

Notice: S2 (wich doesn't differ much from the S3) has a drag coefficient of 0.360, and the X180 has 0.335.

@aussieausbourne1 Жыл бұрын

It's funny what a little stylish fiberglass will do for a car. I had a little tercel that just by the meer fact that it had nearly identical power to weight and with the 5 speed the same performance as the 80's esprit yet a conservative steel body with passenger room made it mass market kids car and the espirt a super sports car I should make a replica espirt kit for it like the trans am Testarossa kits.

@JohnsGarageIreland Жыл бұрын

Haha 😄 It's an interesting thought alright 👍

@TheMICMusicInspirationChannel Жыл бұрын

A beautiful car, except for that extra tacked on rear wing.

@rcfanaticdublin Жыл бұрын

How does it not Have Euro Plates???...Launched in 1987.

@JohnsGarageIreland Жыл бұрын

Choice of whoever registered it first, not sure if that was Deane Motors or current owner

@Rupertddog Жыл бұрын

ZV always nicer

@paulcronin551 Жыл бұрын

If you register any car that's older than 30 years you have the choice so even a 93 car can be registered on a zv plate now. It looks odd but those are the rules although on some cars it looks awful but I do think it fits the esprit nicely.